On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R.6201) was signed into law. This bill provides federal funding for coronavirus-related leave for employees of small and midsize businesses with less than 500 employees.1 In this article, we examine how this credit works for small business owners and the cash-flow implications for small businesses....

Take a look at our deep dive into the U.S. cities with the most and least educated populations. Education is often an important factor in determining the health of local economies. The quality of local education, as well as the size and reach of schools, can directly influence the number and type of businesses, jobs,...

From property to liability insurance, we’ll walk you through the different types of coverage your business needs. Business Insurance helps protect your business from financial losses caused by unexpected events. Since every business is unique, each business will have different insurance needs. In this guide, we cover the most common types of business insurance. Most...

Commercial Auto Insurance protects the vehicles your company owns or leases and the passengers inside them in the event of an accident. What is Commercial Auto Insurance? Commercial Auto Insurance protects the vehicles your company owns or leases and the passengers inside them in the event of an accident. Commercial Auto insurance also provides protection...

Take a look at our deep dive into determining which U.S. states have experienced the best economic growth since the 2016 election. The U.S. economy has been on a growth trajectory for the past decade, since its recovery from the depths of the Great Recession. Since the last presidential election, U.S. annual Gross Domestic Product...

Take a look at our deep dive into determining which U.S. cities are best for physical therapists to pursue their careers in. Physical therapists play an important role in helping ill or injured patients improve their mobility and reduce or manage pain. For individuals with back or neck injuries, sprains or strains, sports injuries, strokes,...

Take a look at our deep dive into determining the most and least affordable places for Americans to rent. Housing affordability is an important issue for renters in the United States, and there is wide variability in the affordability of housing throughout the country. In this study, AdvisorSmith examined the least and most affordable counties...

Take a look at our deep dive into determining the top cities where Americans start the most businesses. New business formation is an important driver of employment and the creation of new jobs in the United States. In this study, AdvisorSmith researched the number of new businesses formed on a per capita basis in 353...

Take a look at our deep dive into determining the average costs of Cyber Insurance in the U.S. The average cost of cyber insurance in the U.S. is about $1,501 per year or about $125 per month. According to recent reports, the U.S. is the country that is most frequently targeted for cyber attacks. Companies...

Take a look at our deep dive into determining which U.S. cities are experiencing the best job growth. With the United States in the midst of a ten-year economic expansion, job creation has been strong in many places around the country. In this study, AdvisorSmith ranks the U.S. cities with the best job growth over...